Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Cherice Artis | [email protected] | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Student Wellness and Advocacy Director; Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | Whole School Wellbeing Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: The October School Counselor Meeting is designed to strengthen our shared commitment to student safety, well-being, and future readiness. Through interactive sessions on trauma-informed practices, data-driven progress monitoring, advocacy, mental health supports, and college and career readiness, counselors will develop and apply strategies that enhance equitable services, promote positive student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across schools.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: School Counselors

Presenters: Shantil Turner | [email protected] | TBI Team Coordinator
Location:
Description: This meeting is for School Psychologists who are TBI Approved Providers and participants in TBI supervision. This meeting will provide training and support for team members.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Psychologists

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will be able to determine the cognitive lift of a standard and turn it into a learning progression.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Malika Becton | [email protected] | CTE Instructional Coordinator
Location: Hillside High School Room 224
Description: Engage in Data Talk & Collaboration: Analyze student performance, share insights, and utilize tracking tools (Data Logs, AFL, PBM trackers) to drive meaningful instructional decisions. Use Benchmark Data to Inform Instruction: Understand assessment purposes, review results, identify trends, and plan targeted supports for student growth.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers